Golf Performance-Enhancement Program
The Schuylkill Rehabilitation Center Golf Performance-Enhancement Program is designed for the recreational and professional golfer who wants to improve his/her physical conditioning.
Each individualized program is designed to meet the needs and achieve the goals established by the golfer and the enhancement program physical therapist.
Note: This program is NOT designed to teach you how to play the game of golf or guaranteed to improve your golf score.
Goals of the Program
- Increase the flexibility and strength of the golf swing motion.
- Increase the golfer’s body awareness during the golf swing motion.
- Increase the distance and accuracy of your golf shots.
- Improve coordination and reaction skills.
- Improve enjoyment of the game by improving the general fitness and conditioning of the golfer.
- Assist the golfer in developing a “swing memory” of the muscles involved in the golf swing.
- Assist the golfer in understanding the importance of golf lessons with their teaching professional.
Program Components
- A biomechanical assessment of the golfer’s swing, posture, flexibility, and strength.
- Individualized soft tissue mobilization techniques specifically designed to improve the flexibility of the golfer.
- An exercise program to strengthen the “golf muscles” and develop the power, endurance, and reaction time to improve the golf swing motion.
- Establishing a swing memory with use of the “Coach” swing trainer.
- A video analysis of the golfer’s swing is used to further evaluate posture and flexibility as the golfer performs this complex movement.
- Instruction in an individualized program to maintain the positive benefits the golfer has gained from his/her participation in the enhancement program.
- Coordinate swing instruction with the golfer’s golf professional, if applicable, to implement the swing changes that improve flexibility and strength.
This Program may benefit you, if…
- You are interested in improving the fundamentals and reducing the inconsistencies of your golf swing
- You would like to address your overall strength and flexibility, and how they impact your golf swing
- You experience back pain during or after your golf round, which may be due to poor posture or body mechanics
* For additional information or to schedule an appointment please contact Schuylkill Rehabilitation Center during business hours.
